'Took everything with it': Maui resident recounts escape from raging wildfires

The winds will slowly decrease Thursday across the islands as strong high pressure to the north will continue to weaken and move westward, the FOX Forecast Center said.

Drier and warmer weather heading into the weekend

Mostly cloudy skies will part Thursday afternoon, bringing sunshine back for most of us this evening.

Private jet takes humanitarian supplies to Maui
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As people take to the skies to escape the wildfires in Hawaii, one private jet is on its way back to the islands - stocked with supplies for animals impacted by the fires.

Forecasters now predict 'above normal' 2023 Atlantic hurricane season: Here's why

Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) have increased their prediction for the remainder of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a near-normal level of tropical cyclone activity to an above-normal level of activity due to record-warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic that are expected to counterbalance the conditions associated with the ongoing El Niño event in the Pacific.

Sourdough Fire: 1,700+ acres, 0% contained
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The wildfires in Hawaii are not the only one's we are tracking on Good Day Seattle. The Sourdough Fire in the Northern Cascades is still 0% contained.

Hawaii wildfires: 36 dead, planes from Maui land in WA
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Good Day Seattle has team coverage on the deadly wildfires burning through Hawaii. At least 36 people have died, and now people who were on vacation are flying back to the continental U.S. -- planes are beginning to land in Seattle.

At least 36 dead, dozens hurt in Maui fires
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Thousands of Hawaii residents raced to escape homes on Maui as blazes swept across the island, destroying parts of a centuries-old town and killing at least 36 people in one of the deadliest U.S. wildfires in recent years.

Seattle weather: Drying out and warming up going forward

Drier and warmer air heading our way into the weekend and next week. These conditions will elevate fire concerns.

Cloudy and showery Wednesday, warmer days ahead

A weakening system will push into Western Washington Wednesday, bringing light rain showers and cooler temperatures to the area.

Keeping a cool head during summer heat
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Turns out, the summer's record-breaking heat threatens more than our physical health. From brain fog to anxiety - even memory loss, the hot weather can weight on us mentally. We want to help you keep a cool head during the heat.

Maui wildfires: People in Hawaii jump into ocean to escape; historic Lahaina town burning

Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean.

Maui fires: Drone video shows intense flames burning in Hawaii
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Multiple wildfires are burning across parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui. Drone video shows the intense wall of flames from fires burning in Kihei. The fires have forced people to evacuate homes and businesses. (Video credit: Clint Hansen/Maui Real Estate Radio via FOX)

Wildfires force evacuation in Hawaii
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We just received new video of the wildfires burning in Hawaii. This drone video shows the intense wall of flames in Kihei.

Damaging fires fanned by strong winds in Maui, Hawaii
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Maui officials say wildfire in historic Lahaina town has burned parts of one of the most popular tourist areas in Hawaii. County of Maui spokesperson Mahina Martin said in a phone interview early Wednesday says fire was widespread in Lahaina, including Front Street, an area of the town popular with tourists. (Video credit: County of Maui via Storyful)

Wednesday clouds to clear through the day
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Wednesday clouds will clear through the day leaving us with some evening sunshine. Highs run cooler than average, landing in the mid 70s for the Central Sound.

Clouds and rain finally clearing out Friday!
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FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Villegas and Forecaster Erin Mayovsky are tracking the long-awaited return to summer weather!

Small earthquake shakes Puget Sound area and foothills

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered about five miles northeast of Fall City, WA shook part of the Puget Sound area and foothills of the Cascades Tuesday morning.